Diane Schulz LCSW

This Is How Narcissistic Parents Treat Their Children

New research shows how the narcissistic parenting style affects children.

How Parents Turn Their Children Into Narcissists

Creating narcissists: the parental behaviour that convinces children they are better than other people.

Why having a good sense of humor is essential in life

Mark Twain said that "Humor is the great thing, the saving thing after all. The minute it crops up, all our hardnesses yield, all our irritations, and resentments flit away, and a sunny spirit takes their place." He's certainly not wrong. Humor may very well be the great thing. It touches upon nearly every facet of life — 90 percent of men and 81 percent of women report that a sense of humor is the most important quality in a partner, it's a…

13 Reasons Men And Women Ask Their Spouses For Divorce

"There were no warning signs and now he only 'loves me as a friend.'"

Why It’s So Hard To Cut Ties With An Ex

I was having lunch with a group of women recently and the conversation turned (surprise!) to relationships. Carole told us she had just finalized her fai...

5 Social Media Rules All Divorcing Couples Should Follow

Remember the good ol' days when our relationships were more clearly defined? Most could pretty easily be put into four main buckets: family, friends, acq...

Did Your Knee Surgery Create New Pain?

Researchers are finding treatments for knee surgery patients with scar tissue buildup, called arthrofibrosis, that causes stiffness and difficulty bending the joint.

Good Grief! 18 Beloved Facts About <em>Peanuts</em>

Houston Marriage Counselor: Why Thinking You’re Right May Be Wrong

A Houston marriage counselor talks about the logic that leads us to think we’re more “right” than others—and how we can step away from that.

Married Folks Wish Unmarried People Knew This About Marriage

As a married person, what are some things you wish unmarried people knew before tying the knot? What did you wish you knew? Comment below!

Finding a pro-marriage counselor

Counselors are not all pro-marriage. Did you know that? In fact, most counselors are pro- “individual happiness.” This means that many of them will prioritize personal happiness above a marriage relationship, which means if you are unhappy in your relationship, and unhappy in your efforts to improve the relationship, they will suggest and recommend divorce. […]

"I Do" Take Two: A Guide to Renewing Your Wedding Vows

If you and your spouse have made it to a significant anniversary, or you just want to have a "do-over" wedding, consider planning a vow renewal.

12 Things I've Learned in 12 Years of Marriage

I am not a marriage counselor. I only have my experiences to go off of. Here are 12 things I have learned about marriage over the past 12 years.1. Love

Babies understand more than you think

Babies have a basic understanding of a words ranging from ‘car’ to ‘foot’, according to new research. Scientists used to think babies only understood words from around one year onwards. But increasingly, research suggests infants as young as six months old have some grasp of the words used around them.

4 Powerful Ways to Invest In Your Marriage

Life gets busy and messy after you have kids and we find that marriage takes a backseat. Here are 4 powerful ways to invest in your marriage.

Making Marriages Work: Hopes & Dreams — Dr. Amy E. Keller, PsyD, MFT

As we round the corner into a new year and contemplate our own resolutions, Dr. Amy discusses the importance of also learning about your partner’s hopes and dreams for the future.